Service difficulty report · Torque Tube · Beech A100

Difficulty date
September 5, 2007
Submitted
January 21, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech A100
Aircraft time
19,212 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Propeller
Mcauly 4HFR34C762
Part
Torque Tube
Part number
115610010325
Condition
Loose
Location
Elevator
Part time
209 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE LT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE WAS FOUND TO HAVE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY AT THE TAPER PINS ON BOTH COLLARS. THE TORQUE TUBE WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. THIS TORQUE TUBE ONLY HAD 209.2 HOUR SINCE NEW AND IT IS ONLY REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED EVERY 1000 HOUR. (TC NR 20070906002)

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